More Americans want a third political party

October 15, 2013 |John-Henry Perera

Associated Press

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A new Gallup poll shows 60 percent of Americans think the Democratic and Republican parties have done a poor job of representing the people during the government shutdown. Now, they think a third major party is needed. If you’re sick of the Republicans and Democrats we've compiled a list of alternative political parties, big and small.

A new Gallup poll shows 60 percent of Americans think the Democratic and Republican parties have done a poor job of representing the people during the government shutdown. Now, they think a third major party is needed. If you’re sick of the Republicans and Democrats we've compiled a list of alternative political parties, big and small.